As the law was published in the official gazette dated 2 nd of october 2014, it came into effect on 2 nd of november 2014 the main goal of this reform is to implement in the digital world behavior that is often already prohibited by various criminal laws in qatar. In addition to the new cybercrime prevention law, qatar has attempted to im plement a visibl e approach to onlin e safety and ict in general and awareness of cyberbullying is being promoted. The cyber crime law the cyber crime law of the sultanate of oman has been issued by his majestys royal decree no 122011. Qatar yesterday issued a cybercrime prevention law that prescribes punishments for several offences dealing with computers and networks, and crimes committed through the internet.
While encouraging international cooperation in combating cybercrime, qatar noted that it was a. Oman cybercrime law 12 2011 qatar cybercrime law 14 2014 saudi arabia cybercrime law 2007 uae cybercrime law 5 2012. Qatar cybercrime law restricts freedom of speech online and offenders may receive penalties of up to three years imprisonment and a fine of more than usd thousand fotp 2015. The cyber crime law of oman 2011 contains one relevant article 16, which makes it illegal to use information technology e. Monitor and enforce compliance with cyber security and cyber crime laws, regulations. Here, we argue that it should be amended to preserve free speech and protect journalism in the country.
Submission to the united nations human rights council, on. On 16 september 2014 the qatari government promulgated a cybercrime prevention law no. The following acts constitute the offense of cybercrime punishable under this act. Strong governance is needed to implement and manage execution of the ncss. Legal framework to combat cyber crimes in the region. What uae law says about cybercrimes, penalties news. It also criminalises acts that constitute offences under any other law committed using the means of an information network, an information system, a website, or any information technology article 45. A revision of qatar s cybercrime law may cause issues for journalists. Please let us know if you have additional information on amendments or new cybercrime laws. Qatar s law number 14 of 2014, the anticybercrime law law, was issued on september 15, 2014, and seeks to target aggressively a wide range of crimes and abuses relating to electronic data and. The muchawaited law says the state will take measures to protect all local websites and information systems.
The cybercrime law in qatar took immediate effect but will be posted in the official gazette to comply with legal formalities. Qatars cybercrime law is being abused by criminals and must. The cybercrime law, which was ratified on monday, will come into effect immediately, according to the doha center for media freedom. A law on the prevention of cybercrime was approved by the emir of the state of qatar on september 15 act n. Ota photosflickr changes made on qatar labour law with the kafala system abolished, the ministry of administrative development, labour and social affairs made sure of implementing the provision of law no. But rather a main frame which enables the law to adopt the best. Combating cyber crimes legislative approach a comparative. Marco gercke and is a new edition of a report previously entitled understanding. Qatar legal is a reliable source that contributes in the dissemination of legislations and all legal information in qatar state. The hope for democracy in the age of network technology, 2001. The saudi anticybercrime law and the special cybercrime system cannot be considered a complete cybercrime law as it does not. A wide range of offenses that may be committed using the world wide web has been codified under the uae cyber crimes law. Cyber crime is a social crime that is increasing worldwide day by day. Qatar is increasingly being targeted by cybercriminals and those intent on committing financial fraud, says a cybersecurity expert at ictqatar.
Migrant workers less than 10 percent of qatars population of 2. With the new labor law, changing jobs in qatar is much easier now. To that end, qatar will establishthe cyber security coordinationoffice,which will report to the prime minister. It contains broad and vaguelyworded provisions that fly in the face of international standards. The muchawaited law says the state will take measures to protect all. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the philippines in congress assembled. Translations from nonenglish speaking countries are unofficial. The uae cyber crimes law replaces and repeals its predecessor federal law number 2 of 2006 and dated 1 march 2006. Mapping cybercrime laws and violations of digital rights. Cyber safety and digital security are serious issues in the uae. The uae cyber crimes law is perhaps the most recent and advanced piece of legislation. Almeezan qatar legal portal, qatar pdf in arabic pdf in arabic doc. Qatar introduces changes to labour law news al jazeera.
Legislation online qatar financial centre regulatory authority qfcra, qatar pdf of law in english doc. This paper mainly focuses on the various types of cyber crime like crimes. In response to the growing cyber threat, we asked di freeze, our managing editor, to research and compile this directory of u. Qfc banks are excluded from the scope of this article as the qfc promulgated its own data protection rules and data protection regulations back in 2005 which apply to all companies operating in the qfc. Two years ago, qatar passed a cybercrime law to protect its people against hackers, child pornography and. The media of qatar relays information and data in qatar by means of television, radio, cinema, newspapers, magazines and the internet. Cybercrime committee who gain an advantage as judicial police official are empowered to investigate cybercrime offenses that are stipulated in this law and those in the panel code. Cybercrime and communication on the internet 2012 jordan. By showcasing and analyzing these threats, qcert helps identify and equip organizations with actionable intelligence to manage their security posture. Other persons or units that are aware of cybercrime offenses are stipulated in this law and cybercrime offenses stated in the panel code share make complaints to the.
Al jazeera, a global news network which was established in 1996, has become the foundation of the media sector. Qatar has not yet ratified or signed the international covenant on civil and political rights, but article 48 of its constitution guarantees freedom of the press. Qatar has established itself as a leading regional figure in mass media over the past decade. Qatars cybercrime law discussed at qatar national library. You can report cybercrimes online through the following channels. Cybercrime temporary law 2010 i suggest that governments learn from council. With the kafala system abolished, the ministry of administrative development, labour and social affairs made sure of implementing the provision of law no. Cyber safety and digital security the official portal of. Unofficial translation provided by squire patton boggs 18 september 2014 law no.
Qatar recently enacted the cybercrime prevention law aimed at combatting electronic crimes, including online intellectual property infringements. The penalty is imprisonment for a period of years and a fine between omr approx. The access to the whole or any part of a computer system without right. Al meezan qatari legal portal legislations and decrees. Mobile view a portrait of the twitter logo is seen on a laptop, a new proposed cybercrime law in qatar could be used to crackdown on journalists and users of online social networks, dec. The second edition of the book the history of cybercrime 19762016 wasb published in january 2017.
So the cyber crime investigation is becoming a very complicated task to do without a proper framework. New cybercrime law could have serious consequences for press. The uae cybercrime law no 5 of 2012, issued by president his highness shaikh khalifa bin zayed al nahyan in 2012, includes stern punishments that could go up to a life sentence andor a fine. Proqatar sentiments now considered cybercrime in many gulf. The reports capture threats and incidents that were triaged in the specified periods. There was speculation, for instance, that the temporary blocking of access to the qatar based online doha news in late 2016 was linked, inter alia, to its recent criticism of qatar s cybercrime law. Journalists concerned over qatars revised cybercrime law. New anticybercrime law of qatar 101 for infosec geeks. New evidence has emerged that qatari bank cards are being bought and sold illegally on the internet and last year a gang of criminals were arrested by the cybercrime unit from the ministry of interior for using fake cards to pay off fines. Legislation online in arabic almeezan qatar legal portal, qatar pdf in arabic doc. Duttade meyerjainrichter, the information society in an enlarged europe, 2006.
Uae, ksa, oman, qatar offered in both english and arabic. Read how the uae is protecting its citizens and residents in this field and reinforcing digital trust. Speaking at the session titled media freedom, internet universality, legal and regulatory ecology, joyce hakmeh, a legal and development expert. Qatar will pursue cyber security policies and initiatives that preserve societys fundamental rights and values, consistent with laws and regulations. The uae has clear and strict laws against cybercrimes, with various penalties that can include lengthy prison terms and fines of up to dh3 million. Qatar s new labour law no 21 of 2015 regulating the entry, exit and residency of expatriates has come into force on 14th dec, 2016. Saudi arabia, uae and others are clamping down on anyone who shows sympathy or support for qatar. In a first for doha news, the editorial team has written an opinion decrying qatar s cybercrime legislation. Qatar has said that it is actively seeking to enhance information security within the country. Qatar based journalists criticized the manner in which the authorities applied the provisions of a 2014 cybercrime law. Cybercrime laws in gcc the latest version of the cybercrime laws in each gcc country. Proqatar sentiments now considered cybercrime in many gulf countries. Download qatar labor law pdf download download the permanent constitution of the state of qatar download download government hr law no.
While encouraging international cooperation in combating cybercrime, qatar noted that it was a victim of cyberpiracy, which was a cover for plotting the gulf crisis that has severely harmed regional and international security and stability. Download the pdf that contains all the cyber safety laws in your country. If youre a business or citizen and have been the victim of a cybercrime, then we encourage you to file a complaint with ic3 and the appropriate local authorities. Mapping cybercrime laws and violations of digital rights in the gulf and neighbouring countries during the week before the arrest and detention of the prominent human rights defender, ahmed mansoor, the united arab emirates uae mandated the creation of federal public prosecution for cybercrimes on 17 march 2017. Migrant workers less than 10 percent of qatar s population of 2. To address those challenges, qatar is ramping up its cyber security efforts as well. Speaking at the session titled media freedom, internet universality, legal and regulatory ecology, joyce hakmeh, a legal and development.
The new labour law has replaced the existing kafala system with contract based system which from now onwards will govern the employer employee. Understanding uaes cybercrime law and penalties society. This article studies 5 different countries laws pertaining to cybercrimes namely. Saudi arabias vision 2030 and national transformation program 2020. In a first for doha news, the editorial team has written an opinion decrying qatars cybercrime legislation.
It has also preserved and expanded article 8 of the penal code, which allows for the imprisonment of anyone insulting qatars flag or the flags of allied states, and added. A place where electronic data or information are made available on the internet through a specific address. Banks in the qatar are regulated by the qatar central bank qcb save for banks who operate within the qatar financial center qfc. Qatars cybercrime law is being abused by criminals and. The new cybercrimes law is a major setback for freedom of expression in qatar, said said boumedouha, deputy director of amnesty internationals middle east and north africa programme. New cybercrimes law endangers freedom of expression. Sep 19, 2018 the anti cybercrime law regulates activities online, and, according to official statements, it aims to complement the new press and media laws, which penalize, inter alia, unlicensed online. Qatar currently relies on a small set of penal statutes to investigate, prosecute, and punish cyber crime. Cybercrime legislation in the gcc countries chatham house. Ford perceive the united nations manual on the prevention and.
Catherine w gichuki doha qatar s laws against cybercrime are one of the most effective in the region, said an international expert at a session at the international conference on freedom of expression. Qatars law number 14 of 2014, the anticybercrime law law, was issued on september 15, 2014, and seeks to target aggressively a wide range of crimes and abuses relating to electronic data and. Qatar progresses in cyber crime prevention measures. On november 3, 2016, the legislative framework for data protection in qatar was overhauled by law no. To address current and emerging risks, qatar s national cyber security strategy ncss. An informative workshop at qatar national library highlighted the latest cybersecurity trends worldwide and how to easily identify cybercrimes. Online content is censored through the countrys sole, stateowned internet service provider fotp 2015. The new egyptian anticybercrime law regulates legal. As a member of the united nations general assembly. The new law is the latest step towards improving and. The workshop, held on 14 october in cooperation with the economic and cyber crime combating department of the ministry of interior, also shed light on qatar s cybercrime laws. Qatar promulgated a cybercrime prevention law to increase tools for combating online and cyber crimes in qatar. Draft law on cybercrime english article 19 defending. Comer, internetworking with tcpip principles, protocols and architecture, 2006.
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